The Healthy Christian Leader
The Healthy Christian Leader Show is a podcast by the Aaron Ministries Network for those who are leading in their churches, businesses, communities, or elsewhere. Weekly episodes feature conversations with local leaders about their experiences in topics of growth and health. We trust that these discussions will encourage, focus, and equip you for your unique journey as a Christian leader! For more information, visit our website aaronministries.com.
Episodes
160 episodes
Helping Leaders Navigate Seasons of Trauma and Adversity | Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals
Dwight Habermehl and Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals discuss how leaders can navigate seasons of trauma and adversity. They highlight the need for community, honest vulnerability, and intentional soul care in an increasingly complex world.Rather th...
Why Soul Care Matters for Spiritual Leaders | Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals
In this episode, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals about the importance of soul care for Christian leaders. They explore how soul care—unlike self-care—is rooted in relationship with God and is essential for spiritual growth and...
Deepening Your Relationship with Christ | Rachel Quirt
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl and Rachel Quirt explore how integrating pastoral ministry and therapy can deepen a believer’s relationship with Christ. Rachel shares that true spiritual growth comes t...
Mental Health in Leadership | Rachel Quirt
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl talks with Rachel Quirt about how grief, faith, and mental health intersect in both life and leadership. Drawing from her transition from pastoral ministry into counseli...
Leading with Vulnerability | Seth Fancy
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl talks with Seth Fancy about leading with vulnerability. Seth shares how his journey through anxiety and depression shaped his leadership, emphasizing that vulnerability is m...
Leading in Divided Times | Seth Fancy
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Seth Fancy of King’s Church Halifax to talk about leading in a time of deep cultural and relational division. Seth shares how leaders can foster unity without...
Obedience to the Holy Spirit in Leadership| Dr. John Roddam
In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl welcomes Dr. John Roddam to discuss the theme of obedience to the Holy Spirit in leadership. Dr. Roddam shares his journey from a nominal churc...
Attentiveness to the Holy Spirit | Dr. John Roddam
In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Dr. John Roddam about learning to be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Roddam shares his journey from growing up in a nominal...
Sharing Faith in Canada | Esther Lysakovsky
Dwight Habermehl speaks with Esther Lysakovsky of Alpha Canada about the quiet but powerful ways God is moving across Canada. Esther shares stories of growing spiritual curiosity—especially among young adults—and how relational, invitation-base...
Why Connection and Community Matter | Esther Lysakovsky
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Esther Lysakovsky of Alpha Canada about the importance of connection and community in today’s digital and disconnected world.E...
Building Healthy Relationships Between Churches in Your City | Daria Nardozza
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl speaks with Daria Nardozza, co-founder of City Leaders Collective, about leadership, collaboration, and what God is already doing in our cities.Daria shares how pastors a...
Faithful Leadership in Business and Ministry | Noreen Smith
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Noreen Smith to explore how God faithfully shapes leaders through every season of life. From business and ministry to family and faith, Nore...
Wearing Many Hats in Ministry | Noreen Smith
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Noreen Smith to talk about leading in business and ministry without losing your identity in Christ.Noreen shares insights from decades of...
Pathways to Renewal | Richard Long
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, host Dwight Habermehl continues his conversation with Richard Long, focusing on spiritual renewal and the practices that help leaders stay receptive to the Holy Spirit....
When the Well Runs Dry | Richard Long
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Richard Long for an honest conversation about spiritual dryness, renewal, and staying connected to God as a leader.Richard share...
Rhythms of Prayer, Rest, and Community That Sustain Leaders | Dave Witt
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Dave Witt from True Cityfor a rich conversation on the rhythms of prayer, rest, and community that sustain leaders over the long ha...
Healthy Leadership in High Demand, City Wide Initiatives | Dave Witt
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, host Dwight Habermel sits down with Dave Witt, leader of True City, for a thoughtful conversation on healthy leadership within citywide initiatives.Dave shares ...
Cultivating Spiritual Resilience Through Discipline and Direction | Larry Levy
In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader, host Harry Gardner continues his conversation with Larry Levy, lead pastor of the Halifax Metro Vineyard, focusing on resilience in leadership and the life of the c...
Key Spiritual Disciplines | Larry Levy
In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Harry Gardner sits down with longtime pastor and leader Larry Levy, lead pastor of Halifax Metro Vineyard, for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation ...
Helpful Spiritual Practices | Dr. Harry Gardner
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Dr. Harry Gardner—pastor, former denominational leader, and longtime president of Acadia Divinity College—to explore the spiritual practices that have sus...
Staying Fresh for the Long Haul | Dr. Harry Gardner
In this rich and heartfelt episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Dr. Harry Gardner—long-time pastor, denominational leader, former president of Acadia Divinity College, and mentor to leaders ...
Recovering and Rebuilding After Burnout | Jay Guptill
Jay Guptill shares insights on recognizing and recovering from burnout in ministry. He discusses practical steps for restoration, the roles of counseling and coaching, and the importance of physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. This epi...
Building Habits that Help Leaders Flourish | Jay Guptill
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermel sits down with Jay Guptill, a pastor with over 40 years of experience, to explore the importance of preventative care for leaders. They dive into habits and pra...
Raising Kids in Ministry with Grace | Dr. Danny Smith
In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Dr. Danny Smith, longtime pastor of Middleton Baptist Church in Nova Scotia. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of raising children while n...
Building Leaders Beyond Your Own Church Walls | Dr. Laurel Buckingham
In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl continues his conversation with Dr. Laurel Buckingham, longtime pastor of Moncton Wesleyan Church and founder of the Buckingham Leadership Institute. Now in his eighties...
